words that hold us together
Books can't fix grief, but they can sit with us in it. Whether you're seeking comfort, understanding, or just knowing you're not alone.
Recommended reading
Peaceful spaces to rest, reflect, and connect with others who understand the journey of grief.
The Cancer Parent's Handbook
By Lauren DeKraker
A compassionate, practical guide for parents navigating a child’s cancer diagnosis.
Bearing the Unbearable
By Joanne Cacciatore, PhD
A tender and poetic guide through grief written by a bereaved mother and grief counselor.
Finding Meaning:
The Sixth Stage of Grief
By David Kessler
From a leading grief expert, this book introduces a powerful sixth stage: meaning.
It's OK That You're Not OK
By Megan Devine
A validating and refreshingly honest look at grief in a grief-avoidant culture.
A Grief Observed
By C.S. Lewis
A deeply personal journal of grief written after the death of Lewis’s wife.
A Heart That Works
By Rob Delaney
A raw and heartfelt memoir by comedian Rob Delaney about losing his young son.
Healing After Loss
By Martha Whitmore Hickman
A daily devotional-style book offering short reflections for each day of the year.
Loving the Gone
By Sara Rian
Loving the Gone is a collection of poetry about love's limitless reach after a loved one dies.
Grieving Is Loving
By Joanne Cacciatore, PhD
A book of poems, quotations, reflections, and stories from the author of one of the most beloved books on grief and loss.
Now You See The Sky
By Catharine H. Murray
Full of honesty and grace, this book allows the reader to witness the fathomless loss of a beloved child and learn how tragedy can transform us.
She Died, I Didn’t:
A Mother’s Story of Surviving Grief, Sustaining Faith and Recognizing Miracles Along the Way
By Courtney Mount
Walk beside one mother as she shares her journey through child loss, grief, sorrow, and survival.
Man’s Search for Meaning
By Viktor E. Frankl
Viktor Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that he and other inmates coped with the experience of being in Auschwitz
After
By Bruce Greyson, M.D.
The world's leading expert on near-death experiences reveals his journey toward rethinking the nature of death, life, and the continuity of consciousness.
My Grief Jar:
Still Growing After the Loss of My Daughter
By Deborah Waffle
The metaphor "grief jar," shows that heartache eventually can grow-so there's more room to have other things in there, too.
Moments of Mindfulness
By Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hahn’s most inspirational quotes, meditations, and teachings on peace, love, and compassion.
Trust Within: Letting Intuition Lead
By Molly Carroll
Molly Carroll explores the mysterious nature of intuition and the ways it can be harnessed to inspire better life decisions.
No Mud, No Lotus:
The Art of Transforming Suffering
By Thich Nhat Hanh
Offers mindfulness practices and inspiration for acknowledging and transforming suffering—instead of running away from it.
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
By Harold Kushner
When Bad Things Happen to Good People is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow.
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Additional Grief Resources
Financial support
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Healing Retreats
Restorative retreats designed specifically for families impacted by pediatric cancer.
Podcasts
Listen to inspiring stories & helpful discussions about childhood cancer journeys.